Apr 18 Watch 7:44 How could the H-1B visa program for foreign workers be improved? By PBS News Hour President Trump called on Tuesday for U.S. agencies to “buy American and hire American” and signed an executive order targeting H-1B guest worker visas, which help find foreign labor to fill technical jobs. Critics say the visa system is being… Continue watching
Apr 18 The government says he lost his DACA status, but this immigrant says he was deported despite protections By Joshua Barajas It's believed to be the first such case under President Donald Trump to deal with the Obama-era protections that cover more than 750,000 undocumented immigrants in the U.S. Continue reading
Apr 18 Watch 5:54 News Wrap: 'Imminent attack' on French election thwarted By PBS News Hour In our news wrap Tuesday, French police say they've broken up an "imminent attack" aimed at the country's presidential election. Two suspects who are accused of being Islamic extremists were arrested in Marseille. Also, Turkey's main opposition party is formally… Continue watching
Apr 18 Homeland Security Secretary Kelly says critical lawmakers should change laws or 'shut up' By Alicia A. Caldwell, Associated Press In a wide-ranging speech, Kelly also promised a border crackdown on marijuana, which is illegal under federal law but legal under state law in eight states and the District of Columbia. Continue reading
Apr 15 Watch 9:18 Amid Trump crackdown, U.S. immigrants head to Canada By PBS News Hour Following President Donald Trump’s executive orders on immigration and recent roundups of undocumented immigrants, a wave of people has crossed the border into Canada, where they believe there is less risk of detention and deportation. NewsHour Weekend Special Correspondent Lisa… Continue watching
Apr 15 Inside Casa Alitas, the Arizona safe house for Central American families seeking asylum By Joshua Barajas Artwork drawn and colored by children hang in almost every room of the house, thanking Casa Alitas (Spanish for “wings”) for its charity. Continue reading
Apr 13 Watch 9:02 On the road in Mexico, Central American migrants face an uncertain future By PBS News Hour, Nick Schifrin Thousands of Central Americans cross into Mexico every day, dreaming of more peaceful and prosperous lives. For many, this is the first moment of a long, dangerous journey north. While more and more migrants are choosing to stay in Mexico,… Continue watching
Apr 11 Watch 9:07 Deported to Mexico, these men feel lost in a country they no longer know By PBS News Hour, Nick Schifrin The Trump administration has vowed to speed up the deportation process, but what exactly happens when undocumented immigrants who have built lives and have families in the U.S. are forced to return to Mexico? Special correspondent Nick Schifrin follows the… Continue watching
Apr 11 Watch 6:01 With new policy, Trump administration puts undocumented immigrants on notice By PBS News Hour During a visit to the U.S.-Mexico border, Attorney General Jeff Sessions outlined an aggressive, new approach on immigration. His message? “This is the Trump era.” Judy Woodruff speaks with Nancy Montoya of Arizona Public Media about Sessions’ comments and the… Continue watching
Apr 10 Watch 5:35 How will Justice Gorsuch influence polarizing Supreme Court cases? By PBS News Hour Justice Neil Gorsuch officially joined the bench at the Supreme Court Monday, returning the court to its full strength for the first time since the death of Justice Antonin Scalia. Marcia Coyle of The National Law Journal joins Jeffrey Brown… Continue watching